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Parks & Canyons Spectacular

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Operated by Globus
Tripcode: APQ
Overview
Destination:
United States Of America
Start:Denver, United States Of America
Finish:Las Vegas, United States Of America
Duration:15 days
Type:Group tour (max 24)
Style:
Adventure,
Travel Period
May 2025 - September 2025
Dig into the natural wonders of Yellowstone, Grand Teton, Bryce Canyon, Zion, and Grand Canyon National Parks – as well as the manmade masterpieces of Mount Rushmore and Crazy Horse Memorial – as you digest the beauty of South Dakota, Wyoming, Utah, and Arizona. A slice of cowboy life awaits in the Old West towns of Deadwood, Sheridan, Cody, and Jackson, where you’ll travel by horse-drawn wagons into the Cache Creek Canyon for a chuckwagon cookout. More adventure is served in the stunning landscapes of Lake Powell and the Painted Desert – and decadent Las Vegas. This bucket list adventure explores the Western United States and visits spectacular national parks, famous canyons and memorable cuisine. Kick off your national parks vacation by kicking around Colorado’s cosmopolitan capital. Museums and music, breweries and boutiques, and performing arts and parks welcome you to the sunny Mile High City.

Traveller Notes
- We’ve packed everything you need for the perfect holiday—from hand-selected hotels and dining to the friendly expertise of Globus Tour Directors and Local Guides, to seamless transportation between destinations and VIP access to the world’s most iconic sites! Touring by private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi.
-Routes and areas visited in Yellowstone are subject to weather and/or road conditions.
- On holidays that include an overnight stay in Las Vegas, at least one member of the travelling party must be 21 years of age or older.
- This holiday visits national parks and other remote locations where some facilities may not be up to the first-class standard you expect from Globus. Some lodges within the parks do not have televisions and other amenities you would expect from most Globus hotels.
- Enjoy spectacular fall colours on our Fall Foliage departures: August 29 - September 19 (Mother Nature permitting).
Standard inclusions
  • 14 breakfasts.
  • 1 lunches.
  • 6 dinners.
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Itinerary
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Day 1 - DENVER, COLORADO
Welcome to Denver!   Free time in the Mile-High City this evening.  FREE TIME TIPS  EXPLORE MORE At 5,280 feet above sea level, Denver is called the Mile-High City for a reason. This gateway to the Rocky Mountains is the perfect place to start your adventure on outdoor walking and biking trails or kick back with a view of the sunset over Mount Evans while enjoying a local IPA or coffee after dinner. Explore the best eateries in LoDo (lower downtown) or other exciting venues this beautiful city has to offer.
Day 2 - DENVER-RAPID CITY, SOUTH DAKOTA
The City of Presidents   Meet your Tour Director this morning and enjoy a scenic drive through the Black Hills to Rapid City. At 6 pm, join your Tour Director and fellow travel companions for a welcome drink. Free time this evening. (B)  TOUR HIGHLIGHT   NATURAL WONDERS From a distance, the Black Hills of South Dakota cut a dark figure rising above the plains, giving it the Lakota name of Paha Sapa (black hills). Upon closer inspection, this region is overflowing with western wildlife and natural wonders that go on as far as the eye can see. Keep an eye out where the deer and the antelope play - as well as herds of bison that roam the rolling hills.
Day 3 - RAPID CITY. EXCURSION TO CRAZY HORSE & MOUNT RUSHMORE MEMORIALS
Stone-Faced Patriots   After an orientation tour of Rapid City, visit Crazy Horse Memorial and Mount Rushmore National Memorial. (B)  TOUR HIGHLIGHT   MONUMENTAL HISTORY Visit the dramatic depiction of Chief Crazy Horse at the massive memorial built in honour of the fearless Lakota Chief - forever remembered for the Battle of the Little Bighorn. Explore Mount Rushmore National Memorial, which features the monumental likenesses of four U.S. presidents-Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln, and Theodore Roosevelt-carved on the face of a mountain. Take a stroll along the Presidential Trail for more intimate views of this moving monument.
Day 4 - RAPID CITY-DEADWOOD-SHERIDAN, WYOMING
Sheriffs & Sharpshooters   This morning, enjoy a scenic drive through Black Hills National Forest and experience the area's fascinating history on a guided tour of Deadwood. Continue through the Black Hills to the cattle town of Sheridan at the foot of the Bighorn Mountains. Tonight, enjoy dinner at a local family-run restaurant featuring true Rocky Mountain hospitality. (B,D)  TOUR HIGHLIGHT   LEGENDS & LORE The legendary town of Deadwood is home to the ghosts of the Wild West, where bold frontiersmen and optimistic gold miners set down stakes in this untamed mining town. Hear the rip-roaring stories of legends like Wild Bill Hickok, Calamity Jane, and Potato Creek Johnny while exploring the streets where shoot-outs and sheriffs ruled the day.
Day 5 - SHERIDAN-LITTLE BIGHORN BATTLEFIELD NATIONAL MONUMENT-CODY
Buffalo Bill & Brave Warriors   Journey this morning into Southern Montana to visit Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument. Continue your scenic drive through the Bighorn Mountains, arriving in Cody - named for its native son, Buffalo Bill Cody. (B)  TOUR HIGHLIGHT   LEGENDARY HISTORY Visit Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument, the site commemorating one of America's most famous battles. Tour the battlegrounds where Custer was defeated by approximately 7,000 Lakota, Cheyenne, and Arapaho warriors and visit the museum.
Day 6 - CODY-YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK
Legends of the Wild West   This morning, visit the Buffalo Bill centre of The West, a comprehensive museum of historic weapons and Western art. Then, continue through Shoshone National Forest to Yellowstone National Park, established in 1872 as the world's first national park, where wild animals roam freely in vast meadows and forest. Enjoy several photo stops along the way to your hotel. (B)  TOUR HIGHLIGHT   ICONIC FOOTSTEPS Cavalry scout, Pony Express rider, ranch hand, wagon train driver, city planner, railroad contractor, bison hunter, fur trapper, gold prospector, Native American advocate, feminist, and inventor of modern Show Business, William Cody's legend rides on as a symbol of the unbridled possibilities of the early American West. "Buffalo Bill" Cody's horsemanship and sharpshooting skills gained notice by the U.S. Army and his Wild West shows endeared him to the elite audiences of Europe.
Day 7 - YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK
The Living Earth   Spend the day exploring Yellowstone. Travel along Grand Loop Road to Fountain Paint Pot to see the bubbling mud. See the world-famous Old Faithful Geyser and the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone for magnificent views of the Canyon and the spectacular Lower Falls-almost twice as high as Niagara Falls! Next, stop at Mammoth Hot Springs and take a short trail walk through steaming limestone terraces. (B,D)  TOUR HIGHLIGHT   NATURAL WONDERS Designated as a national park by law 150 years ago, President Ulysses S. Grant worked to preserve and protect the wild landscapes, native heritage, spectacular wildlife, and extraordinary geologic and ecological phenomena that make this Rocky Mountain paradise a treasure today and for future generations to treasure. From geysers to grizzlies and great bison, you will be forever changed by the natural wonder witnessed in any of the 2.2 million acres of pristine wilderness.
Day 8 - YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK-GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK-JACKSON
Glacial Giants Journey south into breathtaking Grand Teton National Park. Visit beautiful glacier-fed Jenny Lake at the foot of the rugged spires for a delightful walk along the shore. Enjoy freshly made huckleberry ice cream while enjoying spectacular surroundings. Continue to the all-Western town of Jackson. Don your favourite Western attire for a fun night out at Bar T-5 Chuckwagon Cookout and Wild West show. (B,D) LOCAL FAVOURITE LOCAL TASTES Out West, life's simple pleasures never go out of style... like fresh Huckleberry ice cream served in the great outdoors of Jenny Lake. Another Local Favourite to experience the Wild West is aboard a horse-drawn covered wagon ride through the forest to Cache Creek Canyon. Enjoy an authentic Bar T-5 Chuckwagon Cookout and Wild West Show, while dining on slow-cooked chicken from a traditional Dutch oven, along with other delicious western specialties.
Day 9 - JACKSON
Peak Experiences   Spend a full free day exploring this spectacular Rocky Mountain town beneath the Grand Tetons. (B)   FREE TIME TIPS  EXPLORE MORE in Jackson with an optional guided rafting float trip along the Snake River, stroll along the downtown boardwalks and enjoy a drink at one of the local saloons, take an aerial tram ride for summit hiking trails and scenic overlooks, or behold the beauty at one of the many local art galleries in the culture-rich Town Square.
Day 10 - JACKSON-SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH
This is the Place   Today's journey continues alongside some of Wyoming's most beautiful mountain ranges into Utah, home to five national parks. Arrive in Salt Lake City and enjoy a sightseeing tour of the capital city highlights before arriving at your hotel. (B,D)  TOUR HIGHLIGHT  HISTORIC SPOT The capital city of Utah was first established in 1847 by early pioneer settlers led by Brigham Young, who exclaimed, "This is the right place," upon seeing its vistas and verdant landscapes. Today, Salt Lake City remains the heart of the Mormon faith, as well as a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, skiers, and a diverse population of ideas and lifestyles.
Day 11 - SALT LAKE CITY-BRYCE CANYON NATIONAL PARK
Rock Stars   Today, travel through sagebrush landscape to Bryce Canyon National Park. The balance of the day is at your leisure. (B)  TOUR HIGHLIGHT  EPIC RIDE Explore Bryce Canyon's hoodoos, fantastically sculpted rock formations that resemble castle towers, cathedral spires, and squatting goblins. As the light changes throughout the day, the natural amphitheatres and canyons glow between distinct oranges, reds, and yellows creating a striking background for photographic masterpieces. Spend the day hiking into the park's natural amphitheatres, photographing the changing light on the hoodoos, or searching for one of the dozens of species that call this unique place home.
Day 12 - BRYCE CANYON NATIONAL PARK-ZION NATIONAL PARK- LAKE POWELL
Stones that Touch the Sky After breakfast, say goodbye to the hoodoos and descend into a stunning 0.5-mile-deep canyon for Zion National Park. Enjoy a boxed picnic lunch on the front lawn of Zion Lodge with free time to explore. Continue into Arizona and the town of Page, nestled on the shores of Lake Powell. (B,L,D) TOUR HIGHLIGHT NATIONAL PARK PERFECTION Meaning a place of peace and refuge known to nourish the soul, Zion's sandstone walls rise thousands of feet above the valleys and cliffs high above the canyon floor's lush greenery and snaking Virgin River. Here, Native people and pioneers first gazed skyward at soaring cliffs of cream, pink, and red piercing the brilliant blue sky.
Day 13 - LAKE POWELL-PAINTED DESERT-GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK
Life is Grand   This morning, you may wish to join our optional flight over Monument Valley for a bird's-eye view of the red-sandstone monoliths, made famous by many Western movies and TV shows. Afterward, cross the Painted Desert with its ever-changing colours, and catch your first glimpse of the world-famous Grand Canyon National Park. (B)  TOUR HIGHLIGHT   NATURAL WONDERS Grand Canyon National Park spans 278 miles of the Colorado River on the ancestral homeland of 11 Associated Tribes. Marvel at one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World as you experience the dramatic views across one of the most spectacular examples of landscapes carved by water and wind found anywhere in the world-unmatched in the incomparable vistas it offers visitors on the rim. Afternoon arrival allows free time to explore the canyon rim on your own. Be sure to take an evening stroll to savour the magnificent sunset.
Day 14 - GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK-LAS VEGAS, NEVADA
Route 66 to Vegas!   After a bit of free time this morning, travel on a stretch of legendary Route 66 to Las Vegas, one of America's most famous cities. Enjoy a sightseeing tour en route to your hotel, located in the heart of the "Strip" for easy access to all the mega-casinos, delightful dining choices and classic Vegas attractions. This evening, your Tour Director hosts a special farewell dinner. (B,D)  FREE TIME TIPS  EXPLORE MORE For a once-in-a-lifetime experience, take our optional flightseeing tour over the Grand Canyon, before driving to Las Vegas. Enjoy free time to stroll the bright lights of the Strip, maybe throw a few dice, try your hand at the slot machines or treat yourself to a show or nightcap with a memorable view. Your Tour Director has all the tips you need to experience Vegas in style. Check your GlobusGO mobile app for maps and dining suggestions as well!
Day 15 - LAS VEGAS
Safe travels until we meet again!   Your holiday ends with breakfast this morning. Want to explore more in Las Vegas? Additional nights are available for purchase. (B)
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At Globus, we’re not just hooked on travel as a destination, but on the way travel makes you feel. Our promise is to craft adventures you’ll want to re-live forever. Our story began more than 90 years ago, when a young Swiss Antonio Mantegazza began transporting tourists across Lake Lugano on his rowboat, sharing stories and revealing local secrets along the way. On that lake, Globus was born. Discovering a passion for tourism and a knack for business, Antonio’s services expanded beyond river transport to bus touring, from Switzerland to Europe and then, the world. After 90 years curating travel wonderment, our passion for curating the perfect trip remains. At Globus, we have the experience and local knowledge to craft immersive adventures that make you feel alive. Expect to see all the major sites, but then go deeper, to the beating heart of every new discovery. As they say, when you’re in the moment, it’s not what you know, but who you know, and you’ll quickly discover our Tour Directors know all the local secrets and insider tips. Let us connect you with a new world of people, places and experiences that will ignite your imagination. It's time to tour with Globus.

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